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We all know people toss burning cigarettes into flowerpots or planter boxes, assuming there’s no harm done. But can a smoldering cigarette start a fire in a plant container? Yes, it can, our lab testing showed. One result: Dried potting soil started smoldering within minutes and eventually ignited in many cases. This story already is generating great interest among our readers. Don’t miss it!

Special Report: Anticipating the Fire Scene
What does a top-notch fire investigator have in common with an elite athlete? Both use visualization and anticipation to stay on top of the game. In this report, Fire Findings’ editor Jack Sanderson shares tips on forming an effective initial strategy for investigation before you even arrive on scene.

How It Works: Automatic dispensing of fuel is key to a pellet stove’s operation
With the cost of oil and gas increasing, consumers are turning more often to renewable energy such as pelletized solid fuel. Fire Findings staff engineer, Nathan Dwyer, gives you the ins and outs of how a pellet stove operates. Nate’s report is an excellent precursor to our “Solid Fuel-Burning Appliance Fires” seminar on Oct. 28 and 29, 2009.

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